CMG Model of The Year & Emerging Model of​The Year Competition

Model of The Year CompetitionContest Guidelines and Rules for "By Video" Audition

Models – an amateur or professional model looking to break into the glamorous world of modeling – this is the chance of a lifetime! $10,700 TOTAL PRIZE PACKAGE FOR FOUR (4) WINNERS!

FIRST Round Model Showcase – Child, Petite, Male, and Female Models

FIRST ROUNDVIDEOCLIPS VOTING FOR THE TOP 25 IN EACH MODEL CATEGORY (Child; Petite; Male; and Female Models)

Received videoclips (Casual, Swimwear, and Formal Looks) will be used for a production of a Model Business Video for each Model contestant. Judges will view and evaluate your produced video. Produced videos will be available for purchase online at www.cupanifashion.com for a nominal fee $4.99 (or equivalent to VIP- seat/ticket as of "In-Person" Competition) or $2.99 (or equivalent to General Admission seat/ticket as of "In-Person" Competition) (Visit Store Section). Please feel free to invite your family, friends, and followers to buy your Model Business Video in advance! Purchased Videos will count as one (1) vote only. Soon after, CMG will post purchased videos on Cupani's social media (Facebook and Instagram). Model contestants will invite Facebook and Instagram followers to vote for her/his Model Business Videos. Cupani's social media followers will be invited to support you either by giving your Model Business video "LIKE" or purchase it online at www.cupanifashion.com . Models with the most "LIKES" and purchased video rates will make it to the final round.

THREE JUDGES WILL SELECT THE WINNER FROM THE TOP 25 FINALISTS WITHIN EACH MODEL CATEGORY FROM SOCIAL MEDIA SHOW. The TOP 25 Models with Votes (most "LIKES" and purchased video rates) from Each Model Category Showcase will Move On to the Final Round which will then be Judged by Three Judges. The Three Judges will determine the “Winner” within “Each Model Category” – the Four (4) Model Categories are (Child - Petite – Male – Female 5’8 & Up). The Judges Decisions for the Winners are Final.

THE WINNERS (In Person Audion) will be ANNOUNCED on June 17 (for September NYCFW) or on October 17 2017 (for February NYCFW) ! Soon after, videoclips of interviews by Winners (including In Person and By Video Audition) will be on Cupani's Social Media (Facebook and Instagram) in order to select the FINALISTS.

THE WINNERS (including In Person and By Video) ARE ANNOUNCED on June 20 (for September NYCFW) or on October 20 2017 (for February NYCFW) !

MODELS - PLEASE READ/REVIEW THE SHOW’S How to Prepare and Submit Your Videoclips for “By Video” Audition (see below). CALL US DIRECTLY IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS AT 501-749-9479.

Fashion Model of the Year Competition & The Emerging Model of the Year Steps for "By Video"

How to Prepare and Submit Your Videoclips for “By Video” Audition The Model contestant are expected to submit four (4) individual short videoclips (10 seconds or less each) of you performing catwalks taken by your smartphone (see below for details). Make sure that the catwalk and invitation videoclips are shot in a brightly lit area. Please be reminded that the videoclips are all about you, and nobody else. These videoclips will make an impact on the judges, and work as your own video business card. Remember to submit your videoclips during the allotted submission period (Sept. 27 ~ Oct. 22, 2016, midnight). As there may be unexpected delays or glitches during uploading, it is recommended to start uploading the videoclips sooner rather than later. Submissions past the deadline may not be considered for the “By video” Audition.

Videoclip 1- Interview/Invite: Invite the viewers to vote for you. In this short videoclip, show yourself in a formal wear look (WOMEN/ all black formal look [for winter show] & all white formal look [for summer show] and 3 inch minimum stiletto heels; MEN: all black formal look [for winter show] & all white formal look [for summer show] and stylish shoes). Show yourself from the belt up (upper torso and full face). You may wear makeup and/or jewelry. You may not wear any head wear (hat or baseball cap). Please shoot this videoclip in front of a plain background in a quiet area.

​In this invitation, please look into the camera lens and say the following speech verbatim (Please feel to be creative and improvisational as much as you can! Your interview will make an impact on the judges as well your followers and work as your own video business card!):“Hi, my name is (your full name). I’m from (city, state or country). I’m a contestant for the “CMG Model of the Year Competition”. Please help me to win the competition and travel to the New York Fashion Week, or a fashion show in Paris, France. See you there!”

Videoclip 2 - Casual Look: Perform a (full body) catwalk wearing fitted blue jeans and fitted white top (Casual Look), 3 inch minimum stiletto heels (women) or stylish shoes (man). No jewelry or hats please. Walk like a professional fashion model towards the camera, pause for a second, turn around, and slowly walk away. Have a friend or relative shoot the short videoclip with your smartphone for you. You may or may not have background music playing.

Videoclip 3- Swimwear Look: Perform a (full body) catwalk wearing your favorite swimsuit. Women shall wear 3 Inch Minimum Stiletto Heels; MEN: bare foot). Makeup, and/or jewelry are permitted. Walk like a professional fashion model towards the camera, pause for a second, turn around, and slowly walk away. Have a friend or relative shoot the short videoclip with your smartphone for you. You may or may not have background music playing.

Videoclip 4 - Formal Wear Look: Perform a (full body) catwalk wearing a formal wear (WOMEN/ all black formal look for winter show & all white formal look for summer show and 3 inch minimum stiletto heels; MEN: all black formal look [for winter show] & all white formal look [for summer show] and stylish shoes). Makeup, hat and/or jewelry are permitted. Should you decide to wear a hat, make sure it doesn’t cover your face. Walk like a professional fashion model towards the camera, pause for a second, turn around, and slowly walk away. Have a friend or relative shoot the short videoclip with your smartphone for you. You may or may not have background music playing.

Step Four:THE WINNERS (In Person Audion) will be ANNOUNCED on June 17, 2017 !

THE WINNERS (By Video Audion) will be ANNOUNCED on October 20, 2017 !

On July 20 or October 22, 2016, videoclips of interviews by Winners (including In Person and By Video Audition) will be on Cupani's Social Media (Facebook and Instagram) in order to select the FINALISTS/WINNERS. Models will be invite to engage her/his Social Media (Facebook and Instagram) friends and followers to vote for her/him. Model with most "LIKES" on Facebook and Instagram will be the FINALISTS/WINNERS!

To enter the Fashion Model of the Year Competition or The Emerging Model of the Year Competition

​Child Models contestants must be born female or male. Child female model contestants must be female and must be between the ages of 5 to 15 years old. They must have reached the age of 5 years within the year of the KIDS Fashion Democracy – Fashionesta's Rule! show’s date. They must also be 15 years old on the date of registering online via our sign up form and/or on the date of their live in person audition date. Child male model contestants must be female and must be between the ages of 4 to 15 years old. They must have reached the age of 4 years within the year of the KIDS Fashion Democracy – Fashionesta's Rule! show’s date. They must also be 15 years old on the date of registering online via our sign up form and/or on the date of their live in person audition date. You must be available for competition date on the show date.

Petite Models contestants must be born female and must be between the ages of 13 to 35 years old and height 5-0 to 5-7 and dress size zero to 6. They must have reached the age of 13 years within the year of the Fashion Model of the Year Competition show’s date. They must also be 35 years old on the date of registering online via our sign up form and/or on the date of their live in person audition date.

Female Models contestants must be born female and must be between the ages of 13 to 35 years old and height 5-8 and up and dress size zero to 8. They must have reached the age of 13 years within the year of the Fashion Model of the Year Competition show’s date. They must also be 35 years old on the date of registering online via our sign up form and/or on the date of their live in person audition date.

Male Models contestants must be born male and must be between the ages of 16 to 35 years old and height 5-7 and up and must be in good shape. They must have reached the age of 16 years within the year of the Fashion Model of the Year Competition show’s date. They must also be 35 years old on the date of registering online via our sign up form and/or on the date of their live in person audition date.

You must be available for competition date on the show date(s). Once you have been selected from our model auditions as one of the 75 models within one of the three categories to compete in the “Fashion Model of the Year Competition & The Emerging Model of the Year Competition”.

SHOW REQUIREMENTS – ONLY IF YOU’RE SELECTED FROM OUR MODEL AUDITION – IN PERSON OR BY VIDEO

The Official Model Welcome Letter For New York City Fashion Week or Paris, France will be issued once your Travel/Accommodation Receipt are submitted and/or Two Professional Model Runway Training focus class are attended or payment is made. Two Professional Model Runway Training classes will be held in New York City (for February/September Fashion Shows) or in Paris, France (for October Fashion Show).

The Official Model Welcome Letter must be printed, signed (by the Model if Above 18 Years of Age) or (by the Parent or Legal Guardian if the Model is Below 18 Years of Age), scanned and emailed back to cupanifashion@gmail.com in order to be officially a Model participant within the show.

Models – an amateur or professional model looking to break into the glamorous world of modeling – this is the chance of a lifetime! The winners of the the “Fashion Model of the Year Competition & The Emerging Model of the Year Competition” will then go and be a featured model in “New York City Fashion Week” shows (February or September 2017) in New York, NY, USA or Paris, France (October, 2017).

PAY AS YOU GO – PAY FOR TRAINING ON ARRIVAL OR ONLINE PRIOR TO ARRIVAL.CONTACT INFORMATION: Text Messages Can Be Sent Here: 501-749-9479

​Practicing model professionals and emerging models will acquire in-depth presentation skills, and learn how to enhance their runway/catwalk technique, aesthetic expression in personal image and grooming techniques.​Runway show simulations of performance will also be conducted for practice and applications.